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The Rise and Fall of the Berlin Wall         The rise of the Berlin Wall was not only a means of restrictive passage, but a symbolization of the Cold War. The fall of the Berlin Wall was also a symbol for the fall of the Soviet Union and the Cold War. The three major reasons for the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall were different governing ideologies, self-determination, and economics. The greatest factor many would …

…which was desperately in need of reunion. Self-determination and the collapse of the Soviet Empire brought Germany together as a whole. With the fall of the Berlin Wall came an end to an era of social persecution because of social barriers. The symbol of the Cold War was no more. Germany was once again unified. Although, this time it was not through one mans ambition (Otto von Bismarck) it was one nation's will to endure.